The base of your home is known as the foundations. Strong foundations are key to preventing your home from sinking into the ground. Unfortunately, like all parts of the home, foundations can start to fail over time. When this happens, it’s important to get your foundations fixed before your home starts to sink (or, worse, […]
How to Avoid Water Damage This Winter
Winter should be cozy; it should never be soggy, right? The thing is, winter water damage is not at all uncommon, and it’s no fun when it does happen, but the good news is, there are lots of things you can do to avoid the issue in your home… Pexels – CCO Licence 1. Your […]
Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Increase Home Value?
Homeowners often wonder if crawl space encapsulation adds value to their property. Many factors contribute to a home’s value, and maintaining a healthy, efficient living environment is one of them. Encapsulation can lead to an increase in home value by improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Image Crawl space encapsulation involves sealing the crawl […]
Basement Conversions: The Pros & Cons of Remodeling
If you’re looking to add more space or value to your home, then common wisdom would suggest you have two options: an attic conversion, or an extension. These are the common tools that people use to expand their home, and they’re great… but they’re not the only option. One option that is worth considering, but […]
Create the Perfect Multi-Functional Space in Your Basement
Basements often serve as underutilized areas, but with some thoughtful planning and design, they can become versatile hubs for various activities. In fact, in the US, finishing a basement can yield a remarkable return on investment, with estimates ranging from 70 to 75%. This means that if you spend $10,000 on improvements, the value of […]
7 Things to Remember When Decorating a Newly Built Room
Having an extension built onto your home can feel like it takes years to complete. But, when it’s finally done, you can look forward to lovingly decorating the new rooms of your home. Now you can begin thinking about how you want to decorate each new room and what purpose those rooms will serve. Many […]
How To Choose a Water Damage Restoration Company
Water damage can be a devastating event for any family. Not only is it difficult to clean up the water, but the smell of wet furniture and carpeting lingers long after everything has dried out. The best way to avoid this issue is by choosing a company that specializes in water damage restoration as soon […]
Essential Things to Do Before Converting Your Basement
Converting your basement is an amazing way to get more space in your home. If you have a basement, you probably use it for storage, if you use it for anything at all. It can make a good place to keep your hobbies or crafts or anything that you would like to spend more time […]
When Was the Last Time You Had Your Crawlspace Checked?
The crawlspace is probably the last area of your house you ever think about because it’s out of sight. But when was the last time you had your crawlspace checked? Note: This is a contributed post. Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. […]
How to Turn Your Basement into a More Useful Space
Unfinished basement space is every DIYer’s dream project. It’s versatile, it has enough floor space, and there’s just a roomful of possibilities that can be done with a little bit of patience and resources. This is a contributed post and contains affiliate links. My website is my job, and helps to support our family. If […]
Why You Should Pay More Attention to Your Basement
Homeowners often don’t pay much attention at all to what’s underneath their home. If you have a basement that you’re not currently doing very much with, this is something that should change as soon as possible. It’s not just about what you do with it though; simply paying more attention to what’s going on down […]
Getting To The Bottom Of Bumps In Your Basement
Every house has its own set of noises and way of speaking to you. The chances are that, on your first few nights in your new home, you jumped and jittered at every little bang and creak. But, after a week or so of sleeping in the space, it’s not unusual for those very noises […]